Ciclopirox

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Ciclopirox during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Antifungal agent that is used as a component of creams, gels, suspensions or pessaries. At latest update no published data were found on excretion into breast milk. Less than 5% of the applied dose is absorbed.Because the small dose used and low level achieved in the plasma of most topical dermatological preparations make unlikely the passage of significant amounts into breast milk.Even more, its high plasma protein-binding capacity makes unlikely excretion into milk. Do not apply on the chest to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, apply it after a feeding and clean thoroughly with water before the next one.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

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Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16677965
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11847833

Comments  

+3 #5 Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient) 2018-11-07 07:09
Used every night for a year and nail fungus cleared up finally. I had 2 nails on both feet that were affected and starting on a 3rd. Glad I stuck with it .
+3 #4 Reviewer: agreen2597, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2018-03-05 03:27
I got a wierd taste in my mouth. I thought it was a infection. But the dentist could not find a problem. I quit it to see if it was the problem. The taste went away and I feel much better.
+3 #3 Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2017-05-29 08:21
has not cleared op nail fungus
+3 #2 Reviewer: broken, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2017-04-25 06:06
I have used this medication for over a year for toenail fungus. I do not have any improvement at all. A waste of money.
+3 #1 Reviewer: Lorena, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient) 2017-01-31 04:04
I had a fungus on my nail and my doctor prescribed me this topical solution. I started seeing results after 3 months when I could see my regular nail grow and not the fungus. I applied this solution every night and let it dry before getting into bed. It took my nail about 6 - 8 months for the fungus to be completely gone. I also used the topical solution on my toenail and it took about 6 months for my nail to heal and grow as a normal nail. Be patient, you will not see results within the first 2 or 3 months, it takes time.

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